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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,106.58, 1,032,393.68 and 425,837.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,106.58, 1,032,393.68 and 425,837.42 is: 587,659.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,106.58 : 1,032,393.68 = 425,837.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,106.58/1,032,393.68 = 425,837.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,106.58x = 1,032,393.68 × 425,837.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,106.58x = 439,631,861,115.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,631,861,115.51/748,106.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,659.40

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